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Unread 25-06-2005, 01:23
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On to my 16th year in FRC
FRC #0696 (Circuit Breakers)
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MIG Welding Aluminum

I know you can weld aluminum with a MIG welder, but do you absolutely need a spool gun? I've read a few manuals that just say use 100% argon gas and a larger tip for expansion and so on and so forth. No mention of a spool gun. So, does it really work? If not, how much do spool guns (and related/required accessories) cost?
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